Friday, April 13, 2012

The day a meteorite just about blew up everything

I got a 90% on the stats quiz today instead of my regular 100%...which is where it all began. Here's a conversation I had with an employee at the Olive Garden about five hours after the quiz.

ME: Hi, I called in about an hour ago, but I just got in a car accident, so I don’t know if the food’s cold or anything—

MAN: Are you okay?

ME: Oh yeah, I’m fine. They rear-ended me and my back bumper’s screwed up, but I’m fine. It looks bad, but it’s okay.

MAN: Is everyone okay?

ME: Yeah, everyone’s okay. I just didn’t know if the food was still any good or...

MAN: Oh, definitely! We’ve been keeping it warm for you. I was actually about to call you.

That's right, a fender bender. Completely not my fault, so thank goodness.

The upside is that McKay and McKenna found a place to live today! I'm afraid that if they experience any more joy in their lives the universe will somehow send a meteorite to destroy our home or something. Though, I'd like to think of these recent unfortunate events as a testing ground for some amazing future for our family.

Note: For my wife's version of these events, go here.
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7 comments:

  1. Grandma HoneyApril 14, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I was thinking the exact same thing last night when I heard about the accident, on top of everything else you all have gone through lately. 'They are really being prepared for something in the future!' Amazing it will be.

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    1. Tyler HeasleyApril 14, 2012 at 12:57 PM

      Yeah, if for no other reason than to say to someone in our shoes in the future, "It gets better."

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  2. DennisApril 14, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    It's all about balance in the universe...I think. Kind of like if I gain 10 lbs, someone else will lose 10 lbs...or vice versa. Unfortunately, the meteorites will come. Just be sure to duck, bob, and weave when they do...and then press forward.

    -Den, the philospher

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    1. Tyler HeasleyApril 14, 2012 at 1:04 PM

      I think you're right. The universe is one giant metabolic equalizer. Whenever I'm walking or jogging long distances to and from bus stops or to and from places on campus, someone else is washing down their potato chips with some Dr. Pepper. So...maybe that means I get hit by a meteorite and someone else wins the lottery.

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  3. the Rich girlApril 14, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    I'm just glad our dinner was delicious.

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    1. Tyler HeasleyApril 15, 2012 at 12:35 AM

      It really was! Especially that ice cream. Scientific fact: nothing beats chocolate chip cookie dough.

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    2. the Rich girlApril 15, 2012 at 8:32 AM

      Except cookies and cream.

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